From this July 1st, several players are officially free on the transfer market. This is the case of six African stars.
Arrived at the end of the contract June 30 officially for the most part, Afrik-Foot covered Six players free to get involved wherever they wish from this Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Their previous clubs having chosen not to extend them.
Thomas Partey
After five seasons of good and loyal service, Thomas Partey raised the Arsenal camp. At 32, the Ghanaian defensive midfielder could be very busy with Galatasaray. The two parties would have started discussions, according to Graeme Bailey. Saudi Arabia and France are also one of the options, as revealed by Sannie Daara.
🚨👋🏾 Thomas Partey leaves Arsenal today as planned since 10 days ago.
His contract expires, Thomas will leave as free agent… and Christian Nørgaard will join the Gunners from Brentford. pic.twitter.com/k8tbvipeHe
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) June 30, 2025
Ambar
“Thank you for everything, Marseille Bébé!” »» It is in these terms that the Congolese international central defender Ambar (30 years old, 85 selections, 6 goals) said goodbye to OM on Monday. Arrived three years ago, “half God”, as he is affectionately nicknamed, left the Canebière after a final white season in the loft.
The story closes. Thank you for all Marseille Bébé! pic.twitter.com/K8EJ9mNSCI
— Chancel Mbemba (@mbemba22) June 30, 2025
Free to sign in the club of his choice since past January, the winner of the Marc-Vivien Foé 2023 prize was approached by Paris FC, the ambitious promoted of Ligue 1, carrying a very lucrative contract, we learn from Market football. According to the same source, the concerned is desired while waiting for potential proposals of other European clubs and the Middle East.
Yassine Benzia
Free since mid-June and his departure from Qarabag, Yassine Benzia (30 years) could touch a large check in China. The Changchun Yatai, good last from Chinese Super League on 16 teams after as many days, is as a reminder very interested in its profile.
Also on the Gulf and France tablets, the Algerian striker wishes to bounce back as soon as possible. History to remain competitive, with a potential participation in the CAN 2025, which starts in less than six months (from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026).
🚨official🚨
Yassine Benzia officially leaves Qarabag 🇦🇿👋 pic.twitter.com/m5g5xgyNtB— 🇩🇿 (@DzFootball_) June 11, 2025
Idrissa Gueye
The experienced environment Idrissa Gueye (35 years old) should not vegetate on the market for a very long time. Indeed, according to information from Paul Joyce, the Senegalese should stack with Everton, who has been working for several days on his extension. Interested in the lion, Paris FC remains in ambush, indicates Market football.
🚨Jarrad Branthwaite and Idrissa Gana Gueye are set to sign new Everton contracts in the coming days
(Source – @_Pauljoyce ) pic.twitter.com/6YIZTFVtmr
— (@EvertonNewsFeed) June 30, 2025
Adam unas
Although it remains on a mixed passage in al-Sadd, Adam unas was linked to Paris FC. Nevertheless, the left on behalf of the Fennecs of Algeria (28 selections, 5 goals, more called since February 2024 and the CAN 2023) would come closer to MC Algiers, to believe in order to believe africafoot. After a potential aborted transfer to Italy due to high personal requirements, the 28 -year -old winger would be in advanced discussions with the reigning double Algerian champion.
🚨🇩🇿 Adam Ounas very close to MC Algiers!
Free since his departure from Al Saad, the Algerian international (28 years old) could bounce back in L1 🇩🇿 after the failure of several tracks in Europe ❌
The MCA is in advanced discussions to finalize its arrival. 👀🟢⚪️
🗞️@Africafoot_com pic.twitter.com/zild4c5ub2
— 🇩🇿 (@DzFootball_) June 18, 2025
Eric Bailly
This Tuesday, Villarreal announced its separation with Eric Bailly. On the descending slope for two-three seasons, the 2015 African champion did not leave an unforgettable memory of his second visit to the yellow submarine. At present, the names of his possibilities have not leaked.
The Villarreal CF and Eric Bailly separate their paths after a second stage of seasonal and average yellow
Thank you very much, Eric, for your delivery, dedication and professionalism provided you have defended our shirt. Good luck in the future 💛! pic.twitter.com/wqIpA88iCR
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) July 1, 2025
Other free African stars this July 1st
- Romain Saïss (35 ans, Al-Sadd)
- Abdoulaye Doucouré (32, Everton)
- Oumar Gonzalez (27, al-Raed)
- Farid Boulaya (32 AS, Al-Wakrah SC)
- Ferjani Sassi (33 ANS, Al-Gharafa)
- Jamal Harkass (29 Ans, Wydad)
- Jawad El Yamiq (33 ANS, Al-WEHDA)
- Yahya Jabrane (34 Ans, Kuwait Sc)
- Peter Shalulile (31 ans, Mamelodi Sundowns)
